Experience

CABA (China-ASEAN Business Alliance)

• Singapore
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governing Council and CEO

  • Jul 2019 - Present



Stout

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Managing Director, Asia

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Singapore

• Managing Director, Investment Banking, South East Asia

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Singapore Stout is a Global Investment Banking and Advisory which is ranked by Refinitiv Global Merger and Acquistions as number 1 in Investment Banking for fairness in opinion in US and 2nd globally. Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier… Show more Stout is a Global Investment Banking and Advisory which is ranked by Refinitiv Global Merger and Acquistions as number 1 in Investment Banking for fairness in opinion in US and 2nd globally. Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters.



Da One Global Ventures

• General Partner

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Asia



Global Catalyst Advisory

• Singapore
• Business Consulting and Services

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tianjin Transformational Outcome with Excellence Catalysed. Advisory. Capabilities. investment. Global Catalyst Advisory (globalcatalystadvisory.com) provides transformation consultancy across innovation, digitization, processes, internalization, growth strategies, monetization, business model restructuring, IPO advisory Offices: Singapore. Shanghai. Hong Kong. Tianjin projects with: China Telecoms, Astro, Setia, Civil Service College, Franchise Licensing… Show more Transformational Outcome with Excellence Catalysed. Advisory. Capabilities. investment. Global Catalyst Advisory (globalcatalystadvisory.com) provides transformation consultancy across innovation, digitization, processes, internalization, growth strategies, monetization, business model restructuring, IPO advisory Offices: Singapore. Shanghai. Hong Kong. Tianjin projects with: China Telecoms, Astro, Setia, Civil Service College, Franchise Licensing Association, Association of Small Medium Enterprise, OECD, Lafarge Holcim, Myanmar Government, Thai Government, Cambodia Government globalcatalystadvisory.com email: victortay@globaladvisorycatalyst.com Show less



RHT Consulting Asia

• Group Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Asia RHT Consulting Asia a strategic consulting outfit to provide a spectrum of advisory services across Business Turnaround, Digital Transformation, Accelerator, Digital Exchange and Carbon Exchange.



Oxford Strategy Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor, University of Oxford

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  England, United Kingdom



National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Fellow

  • Feb 2020 - Dec 2022



Nanyang Technological University Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Development Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Singapore With the University ranked number 1 in Asia (Quacuerelli Symonds) And 11 in the world, the Development Office serves as the gateway between the University resources and commercial/social space. The Office under Victor's leadership fulfills the campaign of "Resolving World's issues, while Strengthening Tomorrow's Leaders" forges strategic partnership, technology licensing, intellectual properties acquisition, student and CSR programmes. Some of the multi million dollar projects include Dyson… Show more With the University ranked number 1 in Asia (Quacuerelli Symonds) And 11 in the world, the Development Office serves as the gateway between the University resources and commercial/social space. The Office under Victor's leadership fulfills the campaign of "Resolving World's issues, while Strengthening Tomorrow's Leaders" forges strategic partnership, technology licensing, intellectual properties acquisition, student and CSR programmes. Some of the multi million dollar projects include Dyson Innovation Laboratory, SEMBCORP Marine Laboratory, Temasek Wealth Management Institute, Food waste reduction initiatives which begets strong Industry and social impact. Show less



Ngee Ann Polytechnic

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  Center for Innovation Victor has established the multi-million dollar Centre for Environmental and Water Research, Maritime and Centre for Marine Engineering which catalyses industry applied engineering and research. He subsequently chaired the Center charting the direction towards membrane technologies, process scrubbing technologies, air cleansing initiatives, marines waste recycling projects which were adopted by KEPPEL, SEMBCORP and various commercial companies.



United Nations Global Compact

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice Chairman Board Directors

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

  Singapore Our Mission At the UN Global Compact, we aim to mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want. That’s our vision. To make this happen, the UN Global Compact supports companies to: Do business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption; and Take strategic actions to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable… Show more Our Mission At the UN Global Compact, we aim to mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want. That’s our vision. To make this happen, the UN Global Compact supports companies to: Do business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption; and Take strategic actions to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Show less



Singapore Business Federation

• Singapore
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Acting CEO/ Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  Singapore Business Federation (SBF) represents the Business Community in voice representation, feedback to Government on policy formulation and assist in Ministerial business mission trips to facilitate market access for local enterprises. It facilitates local enterprise in building capabilities, businesses globalization and attracts foreign enterprises to leverage Singapore as the gateway to Asia. There are various Business Groups within SBF ranging from South Asia Business Group, Middle East… Show more Singapore Business Federation (SBF) represents the Business Community in voice representation, feedback to Government on policy formulation and assist in Ministerial business mission trips to facilitate market access for local enterprises. It facilitates local enterprise in building capabilities, businesses globalization and attracts foreign enterprises to leverage Singapore as the gateway to Asia. There are various Business Groups within SBF ranging from South Asia Business Group, Middle East Business Group, China Business Group, Sustainable Development Business Group. SBF is represented at various councils and committees of Asia Business Forum, Economic Strategy Committee, Pro-Enterprise Panel, National Wage Council, National Tripartite Relationship, Workplace Health and Safety Committee. Victor capacitates the appointment of Acting CEO, Chief Operating Officer. He oversees Industry Development, Capacity Building, Membership and Research, Marcom, Human Resource and Infocomm. Show less



Enterprise Singapore

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Director, Biomedical, Chemical, Transportation, Logistics, Environmental, Engineering Services

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2012

  Economic and Enterprise Development helping some 600 growth-oriented enterprises to grow by injecting technology, finances, manpower, and intellectual properties.



Pacnet

• Hong Kong
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Technology Officer

  • 2001 - 2004

  Asia Pacific Victor was the Chief Technology Officer helping to conceive technologies for one of the largest consumer portal in Asia Pacific. The pacfusion had provided a spectrum of services from telephony devices, payment gateway, business directory, movies reservation, f&b recommendation and reservation, e-cig catalogue, and B2B e-commerce platform. Pacific Internet was the first Singapore firm successful listed at NASDAQ with a height of stock price at US$144



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal, E-Business and Technology

  • Sep 2000 - Sep 2001

  Hong Kong, Shanghai

• Senior Consultant, Strategy and Technology

  • Sep 1998 - Sep 2000

  Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia

• Consultant, Process and Technology

  • Apr 1997 - Sep 1998

  Singapore



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Apr 1996 - Apr 1997

  Asia Pacific